CHILLERS REACHES INTO THE DARKNESS AGAIN

Chillers, the graphic novel horror anthology based on the critically acclaimed movie from Troma Films, has a second volume of all new spine tingling tales set for national release April 17. The graphic novel series is edited by the film’s writer and director, Daniel Boyd, who also contributes some of the stories in the stand alone volumes released by Transfuzion Publishing.

The first volume of Chillers released last year was nominated for Best of the Year in both the Shel Dorf and Ghastly Awards and tabbed as the Best Anthology of 2012  by noted horror blogsite, Decapitated Dan. The debut book in the series also gained considerable praise with Ted Brown, reviewer for Comics Forge labeling it as “easily this is my favorite horror comic release of the year so far and will be very hard to dethrone maybe even impossible…”

The graphic novel continued in the tradition of the 1988 cult classic film Chillers from Troma Films,  written and directed by Boyd, an assistant professor of media studies at West Virginia State University.  “Our formula is simple: frighten and enlighten. Like Rod Serling taught us, beginning 53 years ago with The Twilight Zone, the best stories of the fantastic are those that say something,” he said. And after making more than 30 films in his career, telling stories in the graphic novel medium has been an exciting new experience for Boyd who describes the Chillers anthologies as a cross between the classic EC Comics and the powerful elements conveyed by  Serling in hisTwilight Zone tales.

“With the graphic novels of Chillers,  there is more of an immediate impact that has much more control,” Boyd said. “It allows all of the creators involved to frighten and entertain with unique stories linked by a common narrator.”   In addition to Boyd, the second installment ofChillers features several other accomplished horror writers, along with some of the bests artists from around the world.

Gary Reed, publisher of Transfuzion, said this second volume is not just a follow up to the first book, but rather just the next in the series.  “Each Chillers volume stands on its own, that’s one of the appealing aspects of anthologies,” he said.  “I think with the momentum of Troma re-releasing the Chillers film and the tribute album from the Buddy Black Band, Chillers is primed to continue its dark and twisted tales.”

In addition to Boyd, writers for the anthology include Robert Tinnell, Gary Reed, William Bitner, and more with art contributions from Andrew Dimmitt, Juan Romero, Ger Curti, Wayne Reid, S.R. Ayers,  and others.  Chillers Book 2 is available through the publisher, Tranfuzion (http://transfuzion.biz/), Amazon.com, and other national and regional outlets.

SEX #2 Sells Out – Second Printing Announced

The hit book that has everyone talking, is causing headlines again. SEX #2, the second issue of the new Image Comics series by Joe Casey and Piotr Kowalski, has sold out of its initial printing at the distributor on the day of release. A second printing of SEX #2 is underway and will be available for sale on May 15, 2013.

SEX, the story of a former superhero who hangs up his cape to pursue the kind of life he had forbidden himself, has been positively received by fans and critics alike. SEX #1 sold out instantly and is already into a third printing. Seems like comic fans can’t get enough of SEX!

Here’s a sampling of what people are saying about SEX #2

“With a nod towards Moore and Gibbons, SEX’s Casey and Kowalski have given us a modern superhero story with dash of retro, a splash of moral ambiguity, and a whole lot of naughty bits.”
- Conor Kilpatrick, iFanboy

“Joe Casey’s Sex continues to develop with a reserved yet highly enjoyable plot” – 9.2 out of 10
- Joshua Yehl, IGN

“You can expect sex inside these pages but read it through and you’ll see it’s a whole lot more ” – 5 stars
- Russel Johnson, Unleash The Fanboy

SEX #2′s second printing is available to order now (Diamond code FEB138644), and the third issue will be in stores on May 22.

Marvel NOW! First Look – NOVA #4!

Fanboy Buzz is pleased to present your first look at Nova #4, from the blockbuster team of Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness! The sold-out smash hit series continues as Nova finds himself smack dab in the middle of an intergalactic battlefront! Following his training, courtesy of the Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Gamora & Rocket Racoon, Nova comes face to face with THE CHIUTARI! But with questions still surrounding the disappearance of Sam’s dad, the very safety of the ENTIRE Marvel Universe hangs in the balance! With the first TWO issues selling out at Diamond, and going back to press with Nova #1 Second Printing Variant &Nova #2 Second Printing Variant, no fan can miss out on the series that has everyone raving!

Fans and critics agree, they love Nova!

“I’m very glad to see a good Nova book back on the stands” – Aint It Cool News

“Quite simply, this comic book is big screen wow.” – Comic Book Resources

“We’re off to a great start.” – ComicVine

“this is welcoming refreshment” – iFanboy

“It’s an all-around good time.” – IGN

“Nova is a dynamic entree for those looking to cruise Marvel’s spaceways.” – Newsarama

Each issue of Nova includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app (for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch® & Android devices). Additionally, each issue of Nova features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to your local comic shop and reserve a copy of Nova #4, today!

NOVA #4 (MAR130618)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
FOC – 4/22/13, ON SALE – 5/22/13

NOVA #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN138312)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
ON-SALE NOW!

NOVA #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB138449)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
FOC – 4/8/13, ON SALE – 5/1/13

O.G.RE Games has recently announced the Kickstarter for its first release: CineManiac, a unique, darkly humorous, card game played while watching your favorite horror movies. “Plot” cards are used in reaction to events happening on the screen to acquire points, while “Curse” cards interact with other players (for example, forcing them to reenact death scenes, or impersonate iconic horror villains). Movie night just got competitive.

The game’s lead designer, Ben Fisher, is the author or the critically acclaimed graphic novels Smuggling Spirits, Hexen Hammers, and Splitsville. The card art was drawn by comic book artist Mike Henderson, who has worked on Spider-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Masks & Mobsters, and, currently, the comic adaptation of Cinemax’s Banshee.

Ben says he got the idea for CineManic while watching the horrendously bad “BloodRayne” with a friend. He suggested they make the movie watchable, to the extent such a thing is possible, by each writing down 10 things we expected to happen. For every correct guess, the other person had to drink. CineManic uses a very different set of rules, but the basic concept of incorporating the very social act of watching horror movies into a game was born.

Mike was the perfect choice to handle the art. His style can juggle both dark and morbidly funny with equal ability, and he loved the idea enough to work it into his busy schedule (which most recently includes drawing Marvel’s “Once Upon A Time” adaptation).

There are a few truly unique pledge options for the Kickstarter, including the option to have your likeness incorporated into the card art itself! You can back the project here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ogregames/cinemaniac-horror-edition

We Love Fine Announces Winners of Power Rangers Design Contest

Congratulations to all of the winners and they are:

MIND WAVE COMICS COMING TO C2E2!

MIND WAVE COMICS travels to C2E2 for an exciting exhibit, rad creator signings, and amazing all ages books!

Chicago, Illinois – MIND WAVE COMICS is excited to announce it will exhibiting at C2E2 in the windy city, taking place April 26th-28th, 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago!

“Con season 2013 is off to an awesome start and MIND WAVE is pumped to be returning to the windy city to be a part of C2E2 again!” exclaimed MIND WAVE COMICS Co-founder Dave Wheeler. Come by our tables and meet our creators, some of the latest and greatest talent in the field today.

Many of the MIND WAVE CREW will be on hand this weekend to sign, interview and sketch at Artist Alley tables K6 & K7

Samir Barrett (The Bolt Strikes, The Misadventures of Wonderboy)
Heidi Foland (Totem)
Kara Leopard (Madame Monster)
Joel Vollmer (Mechani-gal)
Dave Wheeler (The Bolt Strikes, The Misadventures of Wonderboy, Totem)

Fans who visit the booth will get the chance to pick up a C2E2 EXCLUSIVE MIND WAVE COMICS PRESENTS anthology showing off several up and coming titles coming soon from MIND WAVE COMICS.

In addition, a limited number of out of print books will be available for purchase!

See you at C2E2!

About MIND WAVE COMICS
Founded in 2010 by Dave Wheeler and Samir Barrett. Mind Wave Comics is the newest alternative, creator owned Comics Company on the scene. Creating comics for the young and young at heart Mind Wave prides itself on creating innovative stories with memorable characters included in titles such as The Bolt Strikes, The Misadventures of Wonderboy and TOTEM. Enough with the doom and gloom in comics, we’re bringing back the rad versus the bad!

Stock*Pile Comics Launches New Title “Broken Legacy”

Stock*Pile Comics is proud to announce the launch of the the new comic “Broken Legacy” by writer Rian Miller and artist Jesse Munoz.

Arcade Brewery at C2E2, Zombie Pub Crawl, and our 2nd Brew &Tweet!

Coming up next for Arcade Brewery:

We are providing some secret Arcade Brewery zombie swag, including a Tony Moore signed print and signed shotgun shells at this year’s ph Productions’ Zombie Pub Crawl on April 20th.

Come see us at this years C2E2! We will be on a Beer and Comics panel with Revolution, 3 Floyds, Goose, Barnaby Starve, CB Cebulski, Tony Moore and more! April 27th, 6:30-7:30 PM.

The brewery is moving along on schedule and are currently in review on our license. We can’t wait to get our brews in your hands!

This Saturday, we’ll be hosting our second monthly Brew and Tweet. The event will begin at 8:00 pm CST. Location? Basically anywhere you have access to Netflix Instant.

So, what is Brew and Tweet?

We, as a community, decide on a movie that’s playing on Netflix Instant. We use a Netflix Instant title, so more people have access.
Everyone who wants to participate presses play at 8:00 PM CST
We all tweet our comments (e.g. MST 3000) and also talk about the brews we have in hand. Don’t forget to hashtag #kiltscreen after each tweet so we can all follow the same feed.
If you missed the first Brew and Tweet. we watched Highlander to celebrate the William Wallace Wrestle Fest design competition. This week, we’ve selected a few movies that we think would be fun for the event and need your help deciding what we watch.

Here are the options for this month’s Brew and Tweet:

Evil Dead (1981)
During an unplanned stop at a remote cabin deep within the woods, a group of teens falls prey to a mysterious supernatural force. As his pals become possessed and turn into flesh-eating zombies, Ash Williams tries to keep his cool and save his skin.

Tremors (1990)
After a seismologist gets unusual readings on her equipment, handymen Val and Earl must save their town when they discover 30-foot-long carnivorous worms with a proclivity for sucking their prey underground.

Double Dragon (1994)
In earthquake-ravaged “New Angeles,” an evil tycoon holds half of the “Double Dragon,” a medallion that — when whole — will give him mystical powers. But two teen brothers possess the other half — and aren’t about to give it up without a fight.

The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
Two scientists have created a virtual reality 1930s Los Angeles so true-to-life that the occupants don’t know they exist only in a computer chip — until a homicide connects the parallel worlds of the simulated and the creators.

Shaolin Soccer (2001)
A down-on-his-luck ex-soccer player, injured during a rigged match, joins forces with a former monk to assemble an unlikely team of players — the monk’s awkward Shaolin brothers — harnessing the discipline and power of kung fu.

To vote, go to our Facebook Page this week and tell us what we should watch together this Saturday!

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP – With The Entire Marvel Universe!

New York, NY—April 5th , 2013— This July, fan favorite writer Chris Yost pairs up with red-hot artist David Lopez to bring fans Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #1! This all-new ongoing, launching during Superior Spider-Month, gives fans a whole new look into the world of Superior Spider-Man, great for lapsed and new readers alike!

There’s only one thing that’s on the mind of the Superior Spider-Man when he encounters the heroes of the Marvel Universe…how can he beat them?! First on his list? The Avengers!

“Superior Spider-Man Team Up #1 takes fans across the entire Marvel Universe and pits Superior Spider-Man against heroes and foes you wouldn’t necessarily think he’d rub shoulders with,” explains Stephen Wacker, Senior Editor, Marvel Entertainment. “More and more people in the Marvel Universe are starting to sense a change in Spider-Man, and being able to see Chris put Spidey in those situations is going to have my inbox full of team-up requests! (So stay strong Songbird fans!”)

This July, Superior Spider-Month turns it up a notch as Yost and Lopez let loose in Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #1!

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #1
Written by CHRIS YOST
Art by DAVID LOPEZ
Cover by PAOLO RIVERA
ON SALE JULY 2013!